Meter Reader

Meter Reader

$22.94 - $29.77 per hour

Recruitment Opens: Friday, January 10, 2025

Recruitment Closes: Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00p.m.

This position reports to the Meter Section Supervisor and performs semi-skilled labor by walking or driving along established routes to read and record the consumption of water through handheld devices for residential and commercial meters and regularly works directly with customers.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with sound judgment who can work and drive in all weather conditions, work independently and as part of team, troubleshoot and problem solve, show initiative, has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works safely while maintaining a high level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

This position requires:

· A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

· A minimum of six (6) months of trade experience (e.g., carpentry, concrete, construction, electrical, equipment operation, machining, painting, plumbing, welding, etc.).

· A valid Colorado Driver's License, in good standing, with insurability under the District’s insurance standards.

· Completion of entry-level driver training in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, obtains a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brakes endorsement, within one (1) year from the date of hire into the position.

· Flagger, Trenching & Excavation, Confined Space, Forklift, and CPR/First Aid

· training.

· A 40-hour work week, works overtime with or without notice, and responds to emergencies when required.

· Working a regular seven (7) day rotational on-call schedule and on-call shifts as needed.

· Flexible working hours to work rotating shifts, including early mornings, days, nights, holidays, and weekends, and fills in for absent employees when needed.

Preferred skills and experience:

· Class A CDL with air brakes

· Veteran status

· Trade skills

· Bachelor’s degree

· A valid State of Colorado Water Distribution System Operator I- IV Certification

· Knowledge of raw water collection and conveyance, domestic water distribution and transmission, and treatment systems.

Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of the position.

Benefits and Pay

This is a non-exempt position and the pay range for this position is $22.94 - $29.77 per hour with a competitive benefits package. Benefits package includes three health insurance plans, dental, vision, mandatory retirement contribution with generous match, voluntary retirement plans, company paid and supplemental life insurances, flexible benefit plan, statutory and other paid leaves, education assistance reimbursement plan, bonus opportunities, supplemental insurance options, department specific allowances and reimbursements, wellness and employee assistance programs, and on-the-job training.

To Apply -DO NOT APPLY THROUGH really. Please follow instructions below. Any really applications that do not have the required information requested below will be considered incomplete.

1. Visit https://www.utewater.org/careers to review the Meter Reader job description for details regarding the position’s essential duties, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.

2. If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (970) 242-7491 or hr@utewater.org.

3. To be considered for this position, qualified candidates must submit the

· Employment application, and

· Meter Reader supplemental questionnaire.

4. The deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Please submit your employment application and supplemental questionnaire to Human Resources

· In-person at 2190 H ¼ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505,

· By mail to P.O. Box 460, Grand Junction, CO 81502, or

· Via email to hr@utewater.org

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The candidate selected for employment must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License with insurability under the District’s insurance standards, pass a drug screen, physical, background and reference check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.94 - $29.77 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30